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Ocean’s Kingdom is Paul McCartney's first original score for dance, written for the New York City Ballet's 2011/2012 season. The piece was conducted by John Wilson, produced by John Fraser and performed by The London Classical Orchestra.
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30 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By gnagfloW
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I bought Ocean`s Kingdom on a whim, being an old Beatles and Macca fan with an interest in symphonies. Seeing it on sale today (release date 4.10.2011) I thought I might give it a shot. Expectations were, however, in the low range.
What a pleasant surprise was in store!
The first movement and title song is a slow one that begins in a somber style but slowly in a wavelength fashion adds more life into it. Despite being in the Adagio zone, it has all the Macca joyfulness one would expect, sometimes it is turgid and not panning out (he should have had an editor often during his solo years) but here it shines.
The Hall of Dance is, as the title indicates, starts more in the up-tempo arena. It has a Nordic and Slavic feel to it, written rather obviously with ballet dancers in mind. The middle section slows things down a bit and is probably the weakest part of the set. The finale of the movement is still very good.
The third movement, Imprisonment, is the best one. There is something haunting about this piece, slow but yet full of life. A natural flow of feelings set in a rather ambient arrangement.
Moonrise, the final movement, sets light to the set with what I would believe is descriptive or program music. There is much action going on during this set with a magnificent and joyful ending.
Despite being a traditional classical ballet score, the Macca touches are apparent. For those who appreciate classical music and are old Beatles and/or Macca fans, I recommend this set.
What a pleasant surprise was in store!
The first movement and title song is a slow one that begins in a somber style but slowly in a wavelength fashion adds more life into it. Despite being in the Adagio zone, it has all the Macca joyfulness one would expect, sometimes it is turgid and not panning out (he should have had an editor often during his solo years) but here it shines.
The Hall of Dance is, as the title indicates, starts more in the up-tempo arena. It has a Nordic and Slavic feel to it, written rather obviously with ballet dancers in mind. The middle section slows things down a bit and is probably the weakest part of the set. The finale of the movement is still very good.
The third movement, Imprisonment, is the best one. There is something haunting about this piece, slow but yet full of life. A natural flow of feelings set in a rather ambient arrangement.
Moonrise, the final movement, sets light to the set with what I would believe is descriptive or program music. There is much action going on during this set with a magnificent and joyful ending.
Despite being a traditional classical ballet score, the Macca touches are apparent. For those who appreciate classical music and are old Beatles and/or Macca fans, I recommend this set.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Paul McCartney's greatest days as a composer were when he was an ebullient youngster and can be dated from 1960-something-to-the late seventies. I have however much appreciated his later forays into the orchestral genre, and this is no exception. I appreciate he has had help with the orchestration, on the other hand his hand is noticeable throughout the work. Just listening to the CD I was struck by the clarity of the sound, the depth of the bass, the undeniability of the strings... Paul seems rather influenced by Philip Glass and other 'repetitive' composers, so one may miss the melodic genius at times, but on the the other hand - we have already had that. As an addendum I think his greatest work was Abbey Road, his solo albums McCartney and Ram, one of the most exceptional albums of pop music!
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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As a fan of not just Macca but of the classical music genre I have found it interesting to see many of Rock's biggest names venture into this genre...Tony Banks,Billy Joel and of course Sir Paul.
I have all of Paul's classical works...Liverpool Oratorio which was not a bad first effort, Standing Stone I didn't get at all, Ecce Cor Meum which I thought was rather excellent...but none of these really touched me like Tony Banks' Seven did...until now...
This latest composition is full of lush melodies and quite addictive to be honest...well done Paul, an excellent piece of work...worth getting IMO if you can ignore the dud storyline...yes it is awful but hey the music is what it's all about...worth buying.
I have all of Paul's classical works...Liverpool Oratorio which was not a bad first effort, Standing Stone I didn't get at all, Ecce Cor Meum which I thought was rather excellent...but none of these really touched me like Tony Banks' Seven did...until now...
This latest composition is full of lush melodies and quite addictive to be honest...well done Paul, an excellent piece of work...worth getting IMO if you can ignore the dud storyline...yes it is awful but hey the music is what it's all about...worth buying.
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Again a surprisingly good composition from someone who is more and best known as a band member from The Beatles. Read more
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classical wonder.
paul always amazes me. for a person who is non-classically trained
he continuely does a encredable job every time he puts his mind to it. Read more
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